Original Post
Department Name: Natural Resources Canada
Location: Yellowknife
Classification: EG – 04
Salary: $49,553 to $60,287 (per annum plus northern allowances)
Closing Date: June 25, 2007 – 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: RSN07J-008914-000017
Selection Process Number: 2007-RSN-EA-0281-060707
Employment Tenure: This is a permanent full-time position. The pool of qualified candidates established from this process may be used to staff similar positions on a term and/or permanent basis.
Vacancies: 1
Website: For further information on the department, please visit Natural Resources Canada
Who Can Apply:
- Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad
Citizenship
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Language Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.
English essential
Education
Successful completion of secondary school or employer approved alternatives.
Experience
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience is required in EACH of the following:
. In using various software programs and operating systems such as CAD packages and GIS software and Microsoft Office.
. Collecting/compiling, analyzing, and presenting scientific/geo-spatial data in digital, graphic, chart/map, or other representational form.
. Examining, validating and assessing the quality of data/data products.
. Working with Geomatics-related multimedia.
. Consulting with and providing technical advice, information and services to management, professionals, stakeholders, suppliers or clients in response to written and verbal requests related to the interpretation, validity or accessibility of the data/products.
Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment
- The following merit criteria may be required for this position. Applicants should indicate in their application if they meet the merit criteria.
- Successful completion of a recognized post secondary course in Geomatics, land survey or any other specialty related to the duties of the position
- Experience in the use of field instruments (such as GPS receivers, total stations) and field procedures
- Training in the use of ESRI ARCGIS software.
- Experience in using ESRI ARCGIS software in an operating environment
- Knowledge of the Canada Lands Survey System
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Medical suitability
• Security – Reliability Status
Statement of Merit Criteria
Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.
Work Environment
Natural Resources Canada: Creating a workplace of choice
– Natural Resources Canada embraces employment equity and diversity;
provides employees with meaningful, challenging work and opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge;
– Natural Resources Canada encourages good working relationships between colleagues and managers;
– Natural Resources Canada offers a work environment that is safe and healthy;
– Natural Resources Canada respects individuals and their differing circumstances, including their need for balance between work and life; and
– Natural Resources Canada provides employees with the tools they need to do their job, fair compensation, learning opportunities, and the means to realize their career aspirations.
NRCan’s credo — "respecting individual differences enriches us all"
Challenge
Geomatic Technologists at NRCan may be required to:
Prepare and proof a wide variety of imaging products, operate and maintain a variety of imaging systems and other equipment
Organize, modify, convert, transmit and reproduce digital files, hard copy imaging and cartography products
Operate and maintain technical equipment to prepare and enhance imaging products
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments and trends in imaging and converging technologies
Provide advice and guidance to clients on cost-recovery projects; collect, verify and interpret technical data and discuss product use and requirements with client and service providers.
Information to be provided:
When you apply, you must provide the following information or your application will be rejected:
- Your résumé.
- You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure
Only on-line applications are accepted.
If you do not have Internet access in your home or through friends, relatives or neighbours, here are some suggested alternate locations: campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés, Canada/Student Employment Centres, and Public Service Commission (PSC) regional offices. You may also call 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), or TTY 1-800-926-9105, for information on the nearest public Internet access location.
If after trying these options you still cannot access the Internet, please call the toll free number 1-888-780-4444; or toll free TTY/TDD 1-800-465-7735 (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired and speech impaired persons); or the nearest PSC office.
Important Messages
Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Questions regarding travel and relocation.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.